How To Draft Your Own Facings: Customize Your Clothing

This shows you how to create your own one or two piece facings. How to make a sleeved dress sleeveless or how to make a facing intead of a lining.

Have you ever wanted to change up a favorite pattern? How about making a dress or top without the usual sleeves, or maybe skipping the collar this time?  Maybe you have a dress pattern that has a full lining and you just want to replace it with a one-piece facing … Continue reading

When, How, And Why To Clip Seam Allowances

If you have ever read instructions from a sewing pattern which included any curved seam, you’ve certainly been asked to “clip (or notch) seam allowances”. If they were your first steps in sewing, I bet you stopped a while to figure out what you had to do…  and maybe you’re … Continue reading

Different Types Of Interfacing And When To Use Them

Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.

Whether you sew bags or clothes, from time to time, you’ll need to use an interfacing on your projects and it can often be difficult to choose which one works best with which project. Many sewing patterns usually will make a suggestion, but not list an essential interfacing product, because … Continue reading

Unisex Pajama Pattern And Tutorial: Part One

unisex pajama pattern

This Unisex Pajama Pattern is part of a new storyboard that I will be sharing with you called “Feelings”.  It’s made up of clothes that either match or improve your state-of-mind.  With this pajama pattern, we will be focusing on comfort and warmth. This is Part 1 of the pajamas … Continue reading

Yes! You CAN Make Professional Looking Custom Sewing Labels!

make your own sewing labels

There are so many nice label shops out there, especially on Etsy.  I’ve been wanting to get some custom sewing labels for myself for some time now, but for wanting so many different styles, it would cost me a fortune.  Now that I know how to make them for next … Continue reading